Common Diving-petrel
Pelecanoides urinatrix
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20–25 cm. Dark above; white below; broad wings used for underwater propulsion. Most widespread diving-petrel; breeds New Zealand, southern Australia, Falklands, and subantarctic islands. Feeds on small fish and crustaceans by diving. Highly vulnerable to introduced predators at nesting colonies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.3 cm | 9.6 in |
| Weight | 135.5 g | 4.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 53-55 days. Fledging: 45-59 days.
Clutch Size
1
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Procellariiformes (Albatrosses & Petrels) |
| Family | Procellariidae (Petrels & Shearwaters) |
| Genus | Pelecanoides |
| Species | Pelecanoides urinatrix |
Distribution
Common Diving-petrel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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